document.write( "Question 80021: Simplify\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x^2 - x - 6 x^2 + 6x + 8
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\n" ); document.write( " x^2 - 16 x^2 + x - 12 \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #57483 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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\n" ); document.write( "Note that everything here will factor:
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\n" ); document.write( "Cancel out 1 pair of (x+4)'s and the (x-3)'2 leave you with:
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\n" ); document.write( "You could also write it:
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\n" ); document.write( "Which is simpler? I'm not sure. \n" ); document.write( "

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